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APIs.guru vs DocForge

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAPIs.guruHEALTHY97DocForgeHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2661583
P95 · ms14212485
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIs.guru vs DocForge: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or DocForge?

Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and DocForge each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, APIs.guru or DocForge?

APIs.guru has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus DocForge at 1583 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do APIs.guru and DocForge need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and DocForge is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call APIs.guru and DocForge from the browser?

Only APIs.guru is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DocForge needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are APIs.guru and DocForge free for commercial use?

APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and DocForge has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.